Top 3 Audio Tours in San Francisco

1.Alcatraz, Ferry & Audio Tour w/ Night Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 617 reviews · 3 hours · from $78Our pick

Take the official ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz, then explore the cellhouse, gardens, ruins, and protest sites with two audio experiences. Your phone guide covers the full journey, while the official cellhouse tour adds inmate voices and prison history. A night option includes ranger introductions and special access.

“I enjoyed the experience on Alcatraz - I think I had thought I may learn more about the inmates on the Audio. The extra talk we listened to about the escapes was really good and worth stay for. The boat trip over was easy and the views were fabulous”

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2.Official Alcatraz Island Prison Tour with Free App Audio Packages

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 337 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $86

Take the ferry to Alcatraz, follow the English audio tour through the prison, and explore the island at your own pace. Your package may also include a Bay cruise, bike rental, or hop-on hop-off bus ticket. Confirm your departure time and ticket pickup details before heading to Pier 33.

“Check your booking as they try to move you on the day to the later time slots Luckily the operator was able to buy our tickets from another tour operator to comply with what we booked”

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3.Alcatraz Inside Access Ferry and Audio Tour with Night Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 138 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $90

Take a round-trip ferry from Pier 33, explore Alcatraz Island at your own pace, and follow the official Cellhouse audio tour. The package also includes an audio guide from the ferry ride through your return. Night departures offer darker views, fewer visitors at some times, and special programming, but not a private visit.

“The experience was fun but be prepared for walking up hill. Very interesting audio and informative. The loading to start was a little unorganized and confusing but still all and worth some of your day.”

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